Summer Goals

It's hard to believe, but it's almost May.  My goal is to be in a place of service by the fall, but for now, I'm in Seattle and working to fulfill the purposes in my life now.  I've decided to set some summer goals for myself.  I'm happy to report that I have officially been hired at the Olive and Grape, which means I will be serving three lunch shifts and bussing on weekends.  I start my training this week.  I think it will be a fun job, filled with culture, interesting people, and new foods.  I will finally be making some money- thank You, God!


Goals Summer 2014:

1) Be a blessing to the family.  I have a gardening project to work on which includes digging up blue flowers in the backyard, and I have agreed to cook for the family one night a week (Tuesday nights).  I am planning on focusing my meals around comfort, so I want to make things like shepherds pie, pork chops and applesauce, kale and sausage soup, chicken and rice, etc., ) I am really looking forward to this- it will give me an opportunity to experiment, have fun, grow as a cook, and show some love!

2) Explore more of Seattle.  I lived here for six months not long ago, but there are still things I did not get to see or do.  I hung up a free map of North Seattle from the library the other day and have been studying it.  I have learned that whenever you move to a city, utilize the library's resources.  There are usually maps, events, brochures, magazines, etc.,  Among some of the things I still want to check out include

(the Freemont Troll Bridge)

- visit the Freemont Troll Bridge
- walk around Green Lake
- hang out at Northgate mall
- visit the EMP (Experience Music Project) downtown
- tour the Smith Tower
3) Join LA Fitness again.  I've missed my zumba and it's a pretty good deal/membership.  I want to get back into my zumba classes, especially the ones with Xavier.  They are so much fun.

4) Read great books.  There are a few books here at the house I want to read but I also have a membership at the library.  I want to stay hungry for stories and life.  Reading fills my soul.  This one is at the top of my list...

5) Work hard and save some money while learning about other cultures in the process...